Job description

Cardiac (Electrophysiology) Advanced Practitioner (APRN/PA) Opening - Danbury, Connecticut

Danbury Hospital is seeking a full-time Cardiac Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (sub-specialty in Electrophysiology) to join our Arrhythmia Service at Danbury Hospital. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule and includes both inpatient and outpatient coverage. No evenings, weekends, or call. Danbury is located about 60 miles northeast of New York City in suburban Fairfield County and near the border of Westchester and Putnam Counties in New York. In collaboration with physicians and team members, the Advanced Practitioner provides direct care to those patients with cardiac rhythm disorders and related conditions. The NP/PA also provides evaluation and care to patients with implanted cardiac rhythm devices.

The ideal candidate will be a board certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with strong interest in cardiology and Electrophysiology, willingness to learn, and desire to be part of a growing team. Previous cardiac care experience and/or a working knowledge of implantable cardiac devices and EP procedures is a plus. New graduates are welcome to apply. We will have structured training as needed. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including allowances for CMEs and Dues.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provides services to patients receiving care across all aspects of the Arrhythmia Service.
• Ensures continuing education and competency for all Danbury Hospital Staff requiring training on arrhythmia procedures and pre, intra and post-procedure care.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers & clinical manager to define, track & evaluate quality metrics and achieve clinical integration related to Arrhythmia Services.
• Ensures clinically appropriate transitions of patients under going procedures.
• Provides post-procedure follow-up, discharges patients after discharge criteria are met, and gives patient specific prescriptions for plans of care with detailed instructions.
• Documents discharge summaries.
• Makes daily rounds independently or with other members of Arrhythmia Center Team.
• Provide care to patients with implanted devices and manages those devices in order to maximize device function and therapy.
• Assists with the collection of data for research studies, clinical trials and/or ACC-ICD registry as requested.

Requirements:

• APRN or Physician Assistant board certification.
• State of CT APRN or Physician Assistant license.
• CT State Controlled Substance Registration.
• Federal DEA.

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year, as well as a Stroke Center and a Chest Pain Center, offering 24-hour interventional cardiology. As a teaching hospital, we are affiliated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, and Yale School of Medicine. Our employed Medical Group includes 1000+ physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout Western Connecticut and eastern New York.

Danbury, Connecticut, located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the border of New York State, is about 60 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of four season recreational activities. The region has highly rated public and private schools and universities. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible.

Danbury Hospital is now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

NHTA6

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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